[SOLVED] Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner

CaJazzman · 07-28-2008, 05:02 PM

I have a Dell Dim 8400 Desktop PC. My IDLE DVD Burner (NEC ND-3530A) malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. Since my warranty is still good for almost another 9 months, Dell is sending me a NEC SATA DVD Burner, model not known. Can someone please tell me how to replace this drive, or show me how to accomplish this. Thank you in advance. Enjoy Ya'll

**peterhuang913** · 07-28-2008, 06:29 PM

http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1054591

waltthesalt · 07-28-2008, 07:41 PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OkwR89Ag-qM

CaJazzman · 07-28-2008, 10:39 PM

I looked at both links and they both are for installing a IDLE DVD Drive, and not a SATA. So,I'll still be waiting to find more info. But,thanks for trying. Enjoy Ya'll

**peterhuang913** · 07-28-2008, 11:23 PM

Same exact thing.

**kodi** · 07-29-2008, 12:38 AM

Down load the manual from HERE. It is a PDF so you will need Adobe acrobat or similar PDF reader.
Remove old drive (see page 100 of linked Manual)
Install new drive where you removed old one.
The cables are different for the SATA drive, they are exactly the same as the ones for the Hard Drive.
The drive should come with the correct cables but if not repost and we can link you to sata cables.
The wide IDE cable is no longer needed you can either remove it completely or just tuck it up out of the way.
Run the new data cable from the DVD to the sata connector alongside the one the Hard Drive is connected to on the Motherboard.
You then have to connect the power to the drive .
See if there is a spare connector the same as the one on the hard Drive (there should be one as this Computer allows for multiple Hard drives).
Close the case and reboot your computer
The drive should be recognized as drivers would have been installed for the Hard Drive
Anything you are not sure of please post back on another computer before you proceed

CaJazzman · 07-29-2008, 11:33 AM

Thank you,Kodi. This is exactly what I was looking for. The new dvd drive is coming with a SATA cable, so no need to oreder one. Enjoy Ya'll

CaJazzman · 07-30-2008, 12:16 PM

Recieved a NEC ND-3650A SATA DVD Burner, and installed. Had to disconnect my extra storage hard drive, since I only have two SATA power supplies inside the case. Now I need to either get Dell to supply me with an adatper from the IDLE power supply to the SATA power supply, or have to buy myself. Either way, my pc is back up and running again. Thank you all for your help. Enjoy Ya'll

**kodi** · 07-30-2008, 12:31 PM

http://www.satacables.com/html/molex...5-pin-ada.html

Their not expensive ,also available in double adapters.
Most Computer shops have them

07-28-2008, 05:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
CaJazzman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 7 OS: XP Home	[SOLVED] Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner I have a Dell Dim 8400 Desktop PC. My IDLE DVD Burner (NEC ND-3530A) malfunctioned and needs to be replaced. Since my warranty is still good for almost another 9 months, Dell is sending me a NEC SATA DVD Burner, model not known. Can someone please tell me how to replace this drive, or show me how to accomplish this. Thank you in advance. Enjoy Ya'll

07-28-2008, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
peterhuang913 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 946 OS: XP Home SP2	Re: Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner http://support.dell.com/support/edoc....htm#wp1054591

07-28-2008, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
waltthesalt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York Posts: 122 OS: Vista Ultimate SP1 x86 My System	Re: Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner http://youtube.com/watch?v=OkwR89Ag-qM __________________ "A Mac vs. PC commercial you'll never see: 'Whatcha doin, PC?' 'I'm playing this new game'. 'Oh really, which one?' 'Any'. 'Oh'. (silence) (fade)." Last edited by waltthesalt; 07-28-2008 at 07:43 PM.

07-28-2008, 10:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
CaJazzman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 7 OS: XP Home	Re: Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner I looked at both links and they both are for installing a IDLE DVD Drive, and not a SATA. So,I'll still be waiting to find more info. But,thanks for trying. Enjoy Ya'll

07-28-2008, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
peterhuang913 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 946 OS: XP Home SP2	Re: Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner Same exact thing.

07-29-2008, 12:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7,398 OS: Windows 7-Ultimate 64 Bit My System	Re: Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner Down load the manual from HERE. It is a PDF so you will need Adobe acrobat or similar PDF reader. Remove old drive (see page 100 of linked Manual) Install new drive where you removed old one. The cables are different for the SATA drive, they are exactly the same as the ones for the Hard Drive. The drive should come with the correct cables but if not repost and we can link you to sata cables. The wide IDE cable is no longer needed you can either remove it completely or just tuck it up out of the way. Run the new data cable from the DVD to the sata connector alongside the one the Hard Drive is connected to on the Motherboard. You then have to connect the power to the drive . See if there is a spare connector the same as the one on the hard Drive (there should be one as this Computer allows for multiple Hard drives). Close the case and reboot your computer The drive should be recognized as drivers would have been installed for the Hard Drive Anything you are not sure of please post back on another computer before you proceed __________________ Brian

07-29-2008, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
CaJazzman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 7 OS: XP Home	Re: Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner Thank you,Kodi. This is exactly what I was looking for. The new dvd drive is coming with a SATA cable, so no need to oreder one. Enjoy Ya'll

07-30-2008, 12:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
CaJazzman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 7 OS: XP Home	Re: Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner Recieved a NEC ND-3650A SATA DVD Burner, and installed. Had to disconnect my extra storage hard drive, since I only have two SATA power supplies inside the case. Now I need to either get Dell to supply me with an adatper from the IDLE power supply to the SATA power supply, or have to buy myself. Either way, my pc is back up and running again. Thank you all for your help. Enjoy Ya'll

07-30-2008, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7,398 OS: Windows 7-Ultimate 64 Bit My System	Re: Replacing a IDLE DVD Burner with a SATA DVD Burner http://www.satacables.com/html/molex...5-pin-ada.html Their not expensive ,also available in double adapters. Most Computer shops have them __________________ Brian